Dynamic Multimedia Journalist: Live News & Stories
WVTM 13
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
WVTM 13 in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present them live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and cover a range of stories with authenticity for viewers.
The candidate should be able to report, shoot, edit, and deliver stories across on-air and digital platforms, including live shots and interviews, under deadline pressure.
Qualifications
- Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
- Creative writer and editor
- Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
- Can provide samples of reporting and photography
- Experience developing local contacts
- Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Responsibilities
- Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports
- Put together high-quality packages
- Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
- Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
- Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories
Skills
Job description
WVTM 13 in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present them live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and cover a range of stories with authenticity for viewers.
The candidate should be able to report, shoot, edit, and deliver stories across on-air and digital platforms, including live shots and interviews, under deadline pressure.
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